Cities
d in history. For visitors a good place to start is at the 
beginning of the newly paved Rambla at Calle del Carmen in the historic quarter continuing on Calle Mayor – a straight route to the port. It is full of interest with fabulous old buildings, shops, boutiques, bars and restaurants. There are signposted detours along the way if you want to explore more historical attractions and museums. As you reach the port you enter The Plaza Ayuntamiento and the magnificently restored baroque Town Hall. Restaurants on the newly renovated marina are a great place for lunch.
MURCIA
The City of Murcia is located inland about 45 minutes from the beaches of the Alicante region and the Orihuela coast. Two airports, Alicante and Murcia/San Javier are under a hour away.
The city is well connected with good road links to Andalucia, Madrid, Albacete, Valencia and Cartagena. It is a charming combination of ancient and modern, having plenty of shops, including El Corte Ingles, The Body Shop, international clothing shops, supermarkets and many traditional Spanish shops. There is a good choice of tapas bars, cafes and restaurants. Many shops still observe the Spanish siesta and close between 2.00pm. and 5.00pm, however in the summer months it is more pleasant to shop in the relative cool of the evening. The main attraction is the impressive Cathedral situated in the centre of town amongst ancient streets and plazas, but there are a huge number of other places of interest including the old casino and several historic churches and museums.
